Chapter 244: Forcing the Back Mountain

Hearing these words, the three changed color in unison.

"Doesn't that mean... the hundred ghosts walking at night and the rampant strange objects during the 'Eternal Night' are actually the dead students and teachers making trouble?" Lai Siyao was shocked.

"I think the possibility is very high," Xue Yong nodded.

"No..." Su Yang suddenly glimpsed a loophole. "From the information I already know, an earthquake occurred a month later, and the auditorium and the old administration building sheltered quite a few students, teachers, and a portion of the public."

"According to what you said, a big fire burned most of the teachers and students to death. Where did so many students come from a month later?"

"Furthermore, the teaching building is so big. Where was the fire's starting point? You just mentioned that the incident happened at night. With the lighting conditions at that time, even a small spark would have been noticed."

"Also, who had the ability to block the main gate and seal off two passages?"

Qin Weiyang also noticed something wrong. "What was the intention and purpose? What benefit is there in burning them to death?"

Taking the risk of losing one's head to do such a thing—if there wasn't a heaven-reaching benefit, who would do it?

Xue Yong pondered slightly and said: "The doubt Su Yang raised is also my doubt, so we came here today to solve the mystery."

"I think the appearance of the strange objects is very likely the souls of the dead from a hundred years ago."

"As for the benefits..."

Speaking of this, the words paused. Xue Yong crossed his arms and said sternly: "It must be the treasure!"

The few felt a move in their hearts; this possibility was also among their guesses.

If it wasn't for the treasure, who would take such a huge risk to do such a harmful thing?

"Let's make an assumption: a treasure was hidden underground before this school was built. The murderer wanted to get it but was troubled by having no way to start."

"Therefore, he used the fire as a cover to attract the attention of teachers and students, and blocked the door, trying to delay the treasure hunting time."

"But he didn't expect to go too far and burn most of the people to death," Xue Yong said.

"So you think there is no connection between the earthquake and the fire?" Su Yang asked.

"Of course. One is a natural disaster, the other is a man-made disaster. How can there be an intersection? At most, it's a coincidence," Xue Yong nodded.

But Su Yang didn't think so.

That underground river running through hundreds of meters of ground was ironclad proof.

If it was a simple earthquake, how could it preserve a portion of the complete building underground?

The only wear and tear visible were those two murals.

Su Yang put the doubts aside for now and raised his eyes. "What's in the old administration building?"

"A diary," Xue Yong said bluntly. "My classmate's ancestor recorded what happened during that time, and it's hidden in the security office."

"Is the news true?"

"Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, we must strive to seize it."

The diary concerns that sealed past.

If the mystery is solved, perhaps the reason can be figured out.

Perhaps even a way to deal with the strange objects can be found.

It's just...

Su Yang felt that things were a bit too smooth.

How could a student whose ancestor worked at this school suddenly appear?

And inadvertently reveal a corner of the secret?

"Could it be news deliberately released by the Guardians?" Su Yang thought.

No matter what the possibility, his plan must continue.

If it was the Guardians' handiwork.

That would be even better.

He then looked at Lai Siyao, who had her eyebrows tightly furrowed and a confused face. "What time is it?"

She came back to her senses and looked down at her watch. "12:31 PM."

"Dorm checks start at 1 o'clock... we have 29 minutes," Su Yang said.

So he turned to look at Xue Yong. "Tell me your plan."

"I'll take down the two security guards at the door. There are four more around the old administration building. I need someone to cooperate," Xue Yong said.

"I'll do it; my experience is relatively rich," Qin Weiyang took the initiative to take on the task.

Xue Yong looked at her twice and continued: "The remaining two will go to the security section on the third floor to find the diary."

"It's that simple?" Su Yang was slightly surprised.

"Because of the auditorium incident last night, most of the security guards went to the first administration building for a meeting at noon today, so there aren't many left on guard," Xue Yong said pointedly.

"Then what about the surveillance of the old administration building?"

"Rest assured, we have already arranged for a treasure hunter to go to the surveillance room to be responsible for turning off the surveillance," Xue Yong said.

Su Yang was quite surprised when he heard this; he didn't expect him to have made arrangements long ago.

Getting this information wasn't difficult, but the premise was to do it with purpose and have it be effective.

"How is the ownership of the diary arranged?" Su Yang asked.

"Let's get the diary in hand first," Xue Yong stepped hard on the soft soil twice, and his whole person disappeared before their eyes.

Even under the scorching sun, not even half a shadow was left.

"Remember, quick battle, quick decision. If you accidentally get caught, then pray for your own luck."

After speaking, a breeze blew past his sleeves, and the footprints with mud went further and further away.

"Let's go," Lai Siyao said.

At this moment, the students had finished lunch and were returning to the dormitory one after another, and the road was full of people.

But this road leading to the back mountain was ignored.

Just because the school strictly prohibited it, and intruders would be given a major demerit.

So, the three didn't need to worry about others.

They only needed to wait for Xue Yong to solve the two security guards at the entrance.

Not long after, the two who were chatting and laughing suddenly felt a "demonic wind" strike.

Before they could react, one was hit hard and collapsed to the ground.

"Who is it?" The other security guard faced a great enemy and immediately took out his baton.

"The one who collects you."

"Bang!"

Before the words fell, the other security guard also collapsed to the ground with unfocused eyes.

Seeing this, the three immediately ran toward the back mountain.

"Speed up!" Xue Yong left a sentence and went straight up the mountain.

The few looked at each other and hurriedly followed.

The road up the mountain wasn't steep, and because of year-round maintenance, it was about the same as a normal cement road.

However, halfway through, Qin Weiyang's body softened, and she fell to the ground suddenly.

Su Yang paused his steps, turned back to help her up, and asked: "Stomach hurting again?"

"Hmm..." Qin Weiyang gritted her teeth and nodded with difficulty.

Lai Siyao looked back and asked with concern: "If it really doesn't work, I'll go with Xue Yong."

"No need, just a small ailment," Qin Weiyang shook her head.

She didn't want to package herself as a "drag," and even less did she want to become someone who needed special care.

"Don't force yourself; we don't have much time," Lai Siyao reminded.

Qin Weiyang broke free from Su Yang's hand and walked up the mountain with a stumbling gait.

Looking at her stubborn figure, Su Yang didn't insist and continued to run toward the old administration building.

Two minutes later, the three finally saw this ancient building filled with mysterious colors.

Only to see the wall skin covered with green plants, and history left many traces on it.

A very ordinary and typical administration building style, with two security guards standing at the front and back doors.

Su Yang looked at the third floor, his gaze falling on the wooden door engraved with "Security Office."

"Are you ready?" A voice suddenly came from the open space beside them.

"Hmm!" Qin Weiyang recovered and nodded heavily. ===== CHAPTER 245 =====